#Trump faces potential fundraising problem as megadonors jump ship

#Trump faces potential fundraising problem as megadonors jump ship

Trump faces potential fundraising problem as megadonors jump ship Former President Trump could face a surprising problem as he mounts his 2024 campaign: a cash crunch as wealthy megadonors gravitate toward Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other potential contenders.  A loyal army of small-dollar donors will power Trump’s presidential bid, potentially making up for…

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#Trump enthusiasm fading fast for House GOP

#Trump enthusiasm fading fast for House GOP

Trump enthusiasm fading fast for House GOP Two years after rallying behind Donald Trump as the GOP’s uncontested champion, Republicans on Capitol Hill are sounding a very different tune as the former president seeks the White House once again in 2024. While a number of Trump’s staunchest supporters have already endorsed him, a long list…

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#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill The Senate on Wednesday voted to start debate on legislation that would codify same-sex marriage protections, paving the way for it to pass by the end of the week.  Senators voted 62-37 to advance the measure, with 12 Republicans joining with every Democrat in support. Lawmakers are expected…

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#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fla.) who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. A majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader…

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#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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#House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader

#House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader

House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader House Republicans elected Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), the chief of their campaign team,to be House majority whip in a closed-door conference vote on Tuesday, ending a closely-fought race with Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.). The conference separately voted to elect Rep. Steve…

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#GOP rep announces 2024 challenge to Manchin

#GOP rep announces 2024 challenge to Manchin

GOP rep announces 2024 challenge to Manchin West Virginia Rep. Alex Mooney (R) announced Tuesday that he will run for Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) seat in 2024, declaring himself “all in” and bashing Manchin as a “liberal Democrat.”   Mooney, who was just re-elected to a 5th House term, is the first serious challenger to jump…

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#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes House Democrats returned to Washington on Monday feeling newly invigorated by their strong performance in the midterm elections, but also facing uncertain terrain on two big fronts: The lower chamber remains too close to call, and the future of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) remains unknown.Pelosi had previously pledged to…

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